A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3697412 Details
Epoch: 171 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3699296 epoch_slot_no: 5696 block_no: 3697239 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-28 05:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea7a1a3045ca73eec6d87a6f852b08caa48bec78b3e16f2724001361a4ef2f38Block Operator
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